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Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa Takes The Stress Out of Holiday Preparation With "Belles & Beaus Thanksgiving"

Sanibel Harbour, Fla. – Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, a relaxed yet sophisticated resort tucked among 85 acres of exquisite coastal scenery, invites families to unwind this Thanksgiving and experience the best of the holiday with the Belles & Beaus Thanksgiving package available Nov. 26-28, 2008, from $749 for double occupancy. After a traditional Turkey dinner with an island twist (sans the stressful preparation and clean-up) aboard the resort’s private 100-foot yacht, Sanibel Harbour Princess, guests partake in day-after Thanksgiving activities from personalized shopping and rejuvenating spa pampering for the ladies to beer, football and golf for the gents.

Leaving pots and pans at home, Turkey lovers partake in delectable cuisine with savory tastes ranging from Pan Flashed Grouper in a Lemon Caper Sauce and Sausage, Green Apple & Sage Dressing to Briny Shrimp, Red Onion & Fresh Dill Salad and Baked Yam Casserole. Executive Chef Paul Tison presents traditional Thanksgiving favorites with Florida flair while guests cruise along the San Carlos Bay intercoastal waterway.

After an evening of relaxation with the family, the next morning ladies enjoy post-Thanksgiving, boutique-style holiday shopping while the men participate in a rowdy afternoon of cheering on favorite football teams over pizza and buckets of beer at Charley’s. Between games of pigskin, guys take a swing with 18 holes on The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club course. Concierge bag service helps shopaholics unload with their parcels when returning to property, and shopped out hands and feet are rejuvenated with manicures and pedicures in the 40,000 square-foot Spa at Sanibel Harbour.

Belles & Beaus Thanksgiving at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa* Nov. 26-28, 2008 Three Days/Two Nights Bayview Accommodations No Fuss Turkey Dinner aboard the Sanibel Princess

Belles Shopping Excursion to Sanibel Island American Express $50 Gift Card Concierge Bag Service Shopaholics Cocktail at Charley’s Shopped-Out Hands & Feet Treatment at The Spa

Beaus Football Frenzy Set-Up at Charley’s Pizza and Beer Buckets During Games Round of Golf * Package and Thanksgiving dinner aboard yacht are based upon availability. Rate is not inclusive of taxes.

Presenting more than 380 accommodations, the classic Southwest Florida escape presents exhilarating views of its natural surroundings. Chef Tison creates savory tastes among the seven dining options including everything from casual pool fare to the decadent steak restaurant. The Spa at Sanibel Harbour offers an expansive fitness center and includes 29 treatment rooms. With one of only 16 in the world BETAR (Bio Energetic Transduction Aided Resonance) sound beds, which creates energy wave impulses with aromatherapy providing a totally holistic experience, The Spa has been named among the "Top 10 Spas in the U.S." by Conde Nast Traveler.

The 85-acre Florida Green Lodging resort is located on a private peninsula overlooking Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Only 25 minutes from the new Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, the resort is a recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award since 1992, as well as a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

To stress less this holiday season and plan a "Belles & Beaus Thanksgiving" at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, call (888) 785-8552, or contact a professional.